 BiddleBrau (306), Midland Park, New Jersey, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 7, 2009 2000 version. Pours dark copper color with thin head. Aroma is big, initial nose is slightly of alcohol but after this warms a little it becomes malty, fruity, with hints of raisins. Tastes of plums, spice (almost like very faint cinnamon), rich and dense. Quite complex. Carbonation is light so you really feel this meaty brew. There is a lot going here so I find it best to drink from a snifter and to share with friends on a cold night.
hrking (108), Muncie, Indiana, USA
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 3, 2009 2007 version in cellar for a year.Green apple flavor with candi sugar abound. Awesome malt balance I cant recommend this beer enough. If you can get this buy it try it. Spice is just right and all the flavors blend together to create an awesome session with a marriage of Belgian goodness.Alcohol is non present for a 10 percent beer...recommend!
plovmand (1603), Helsinge, Denmark
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 1, 2009 Bottle 2008 edition. Hazy reddish brown body with a creamy very long lasting light brown head. Very vinous aroma of dark ripe fruit, yeast and alcohol. Flavour is spicy, malty and sugary but there is too much alcohol present. Very creamy and thick body. The cellared editions are better though this wasnt bad at all.
fidel (912), Livermore, California, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 1, 2009 Thanks AgentSteve. 2008 Pours dark reddish brown, dark fruits, caramel, malty, little alcohol, slight spice.
SHIG (2020), Aviano, Italy
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 31, 2008 Bottle: Poured a reddish brown with a creamy off white head. Sweet fruits, malts, and spices. Taste is dark fruits, a dash of spice, and nice sugary finish. The finish is a bit on the alcohol side, but reminds the tongue of warming sensations.
fata2683 (860), Panama City, Florida, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 31, 2008 Last beer of 2008, Bottle, 2008 vintage pours a deep red with a very creamy looking off white head. Very pungent, can smell it from a foot away. Lots of raisin and cinnamon, like a good loaf of bread. Candy sugar is also present as well as what smells like faint malt. Flavors are sweet and spicy, honey, clove, cinnamon and pepper in the finish. Long lingering finish with a nice alcohol burn. The carbonation is moderate to high. The finish is fantastic, lots of complex flavors that melt into the mouth for a minute after you swallow. I really can’t wait to get the 09 and the 2010 and do a vertical on Christmas to see how well this ages. Happy New Years Ratebeerians!
VAYankee (248), Virginia, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 26, 2008 Brown, clear body; tan head. Strong, sweet, fruity, spicy aroma. Rich dark fruit flavor, sugary, semi-dry, faintly spicy. Feels a bit bubbly in the mouth then warming as it goes down. Nice lingering semi-dry sweetness. The strong alcohol is apparent in the aftertaste.
robforbes (1085), Bremerton, Washington, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 18, 2008 Updated: Dec 21, 2008old rating:
7/4/8/3/16 - 3.8. vintage 2008.
grand cru of the emperor ABV 10%, so i am assuming that it is a 2003 vintage.
pours a deep dark brown with a medium size tan head, heavy carbonation, and good lacing.
smell is of cocoa, caramel, and dark fruits.
taste is fizzy, then creamy, dark fruit, grapes, cocoa, malt, some sweetness, roasted nuts, ends sweet on the lips and slightly dry.
overall emperor did not seem as carbonated as the blue.
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